P347 Stopping Smoking - Guide for the Dental Team
Approx. 01:00
of verifiable CPD
£22.00
Smoking is the most important public health challenge facing the NHS. Although rates of smoking have steadily declined in ...
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About This Course
With mouth cancer patients a great deal of emphasis is placed on the early detection, subsequent treatment and then hopefully recovery and cure, and quite rightly so. On the pathway that the patient finds themselves is an area that often gets forgotten, this is basic oral care of the mouth before, during their treatment and then the care of their mouth after treatment. Make no mistake about it, the quality of life that the patient has after their cancer treatment is completed is as important as any treatment that is carried out.
Aims
The course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the best practice for the management of oral cancer patients in general dental practice.
Objectives
To understand the:
- Best practice for the management of oral cancer patients in general dental practice.
- Importance of education for the mouth cancer patient.
- Possible complications common to chemotherapy and radiation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you will understand the best practice for the management of oral cancer patients in general dental practice.
